The Curtin University "Passbox" study has found that a Melbourne cyclist gets passed by a car in a dangerous way three times, on average, during their daily commutes, and that the most dangerous spots are the Princess Highway in Pakenham and Sydney Road, Brunswick.
The CEO of the Bicycle Network, Craig Richards, has called for laws in Victoria requiring drivers to give cyclists one meter of space when overtaking, as is the case in some other states.
Victoria's Transport Safety Minister Jaala Pulford says the government is evaluating research and will consider whether new regulations are needed.